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Arista Networks: The Debt-Free AI Infrastructure Play Attracting Bullish Bets

As AI infrastructure spending accelerates, Arista Networks (ANET) is drawing investor attention with its debt-free balance sheet and critical role in cloud networking. Despite premium valuations, bulls argue its financial fortress and recurring software revenue justify the price, with a $163 price target signaling further upside.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Target's Turnaround? Analysts See Value in Retailer's Steady Dividend and Brand Strength

Amid a challenging retail landscape, Target Corporation (TGT) is drawing attention from value investors who argue its depressed stock price and reliable dividend profile present a compelling opportunity for steady returns.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Stride, Inc. (LRN): A Deep Value Play in Online Education After a Sharp Sell-Off

Stride, Inc., a leading provider of K-12 online education, has seen its stock price pressured by temporary operational challenges. However, a closer look reveals a fundamentally sound business trading at a significant discount to its historical valuation, with a robust recurring revenue model and a substantial share buyback program underway.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Kiker Wealth Offloads $12.4 Million Commodity ETF Stake in Major Portfolio Overhaul

Investment firm Kiker Wealth Management has significantly reduced its holdings in the Invesco PDBC ETF, part of a sweeping divestment that slashed its total assets from $198 million to just $3 million by year-end 2025.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Fidelity vs. Invesco: A Closer Look at Two Paths to Consumer Staples Exposure

Investors seeking stability in volatile markets often turn to consumer staples ETFs. We analyze the strategic divergence between Fidelity's broad, low-cost approach and Invesco's targeted, factor-driven fund to determine which might better serve a defensive portfolio.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Woodward Soars on Strong Aerospace Demand, Announces China On-Highway Exit

Woodward (WWD) kicked off fiscal 2026 with robust earnings, driven by a surge in aerospace services and industrial sales. The company raised its full-year outlook but cautioned on supply chain pressures and announced a strategic wind-down of its volatile China On-Highway business.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

New 'Trump Accounts' Launch July 5, Offering Government Seed Money and Long-Term Growth for Children's Futures

A new federally-backed investment vehicle for minors, dubbed 'Trump Accounts,' launches next month. Children born through 2028 could receive a $1,000 government contribution, with financial experts highlighting its potential to build a significant nest egg for education and retirement.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Oil Prices Plunge as Dollar Surges and Iran Tensions Cool

Crude oil and gasoline futures tumbled sharply on Monday, pressured by a rallying U.S. dollar and signs of diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and Iran. The sell-off marks a significant reversal from last week's geopolitical premium.

Feb 2, 2026

White House Crypto Talks Hit Impasse Over Stablecoin Yields, Banking Industry Urges Caution

A high-stakes White House meeting between crypto executives and traditional bankers ended without a breakthrough on the contentious issue of stablecoin yields, casting doubt on the timeline for comprehensive market structure legislation. Both sides agreed to continue negotiations under pressure from the administration to reach a compromise this month.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

GameStop Signals Strategic Shift: Bitcoin Treasury Takes Backseat to 'Transformative' Acquisition Plans

GameStop has transferred its entire Bitcoin holdings to an institutional exchange, as CEO Ryan Cohen pivots the company's focus toward a major acquisition, suggesting its crypto strategy is being deprioritized.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Waymo Secures $16 Billion in Funding to Fuel Global Robotaxi Expansion

The autonomous vehicle giant, backed by a consortium of major investors, plans to deploy its driverless fleet in over a dozen new international cities following a funding round that values the company at $126 billion.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Grains in the Crosshairs: How Metals Meltdown and Dollar Woes Shape This Week's Trade

After historic sell-offs in gold and silver rattled commodity markets, traders of corn, soybeans, and wheat are navigating a landscape influenced by external financial shocks, weather threats, and shifting demand signals.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Skepticism Prevails: JPMorgan Report Reveals 89% of Family Offices Avoid Digital Assets

A new global survey from JPMorgan Private Bank shows wealthy families remain overwhelmingly cautious on cryptocurrency investments, with a strong preference for traditional portfolio strategies despite market hype.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

OSL Group Secures $200 Million War Chest to Fuel Global Stablecoin and Payments Expansion

Hong Kong-listed digital asset platform OSL Group has raised $200 million in fresh equity capital, earmarked for acquisitions and international growth in its regulated stablecoin trading and payments ecosystem, signaling a major push as institutional interest in blockchain-based finance intensifies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tax Season Scams Surge: LifeLock Warns of AI-Powered Identity Theft Tactics

As tax deadlines loom, Gen Digital's LifeLock issues a stark warning about a sharp rise in sophisticated, AI-driven identity theft schemes targeting taxpayers. The alert underscores the evolving threat landscape where cyber security, personal finance, and digital fraud increasingly intersect.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Julius Bär's Share Price Surge: Is the Swiss Bank Still a Hidden Gem?

Despite a 22.9% rally over the past year, new analysis suggests Julius Bär Gruppe shares may still be trading at a significant discount to their intrinsic value, presenting a potential opportunity for value-focused investors.

Feb 2, 2026

US

California's $200M EV Rebate Plan Demands Automaker Match, Targets First-Time Buyers

California unveils a novel $200 million electric vehicle incentive program requiring matched funding from automakers and restricted to first-time EV buyers, with specific vehicle price caps to be set.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Business Insider to Unveil 2026 VC Rising Stars: Live Q&A with Top Young Investors

Business Insider prepares to release its annual list spotlighting venture capital's most promising young talent. Join a live session with the journalists behind the report and one of the honored investors for insights into career paths and emerging opportunities.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ripple Executes $1.63 Billion XRP Unlock, Sparking Market Scrutiny Over Price Impact

Ripple has released 1 billion XRP tokens from escrow, valued at approximately $1.63 billion, as part of its scheduled monthly treasury management. While a portion has been re-locked, $500 million worth is earmarked for potential company operations this month, raising questions about market absorption amid a broader crypto downturn.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Waymo Secures $16 Billion, Valuation Soars to $126 Billion in Major Autonomous Driving Bet

Alphabet's self-driving subsidiary Waymo has closed a massive $16 billion funding round, catapulting its valuation to $126 billion and signaling robust investor confidence in the future of autonomous vehicles.

Feb 2, 2026